Par GORDON ANDREW D.. The Bluesier Side of Jazz by Andrew D. Gordon was inspired by the Piano students he teaches at Shepherd University School of Music in Los Angeles and is dedicated to those students: Jungwon, Yumiko, Yoko, Eunice, Sooji, Hae Ji and Ok Kyu. As with many students that come from a classical background (including himself) it is a difficult transition to learn to play Blues & Jazz. When a musician improvises they usually play a variety of riffs or phrases that they have developed and learnt over a period of time and can access these phrases instantaneously whatever key they are playing in to create a seamless improvised solo from the phrases they have learnt. Andrew's idea for thisbook is to create phrases or riffs over two measures of various Blues progressions. He sub-divided each of the 12 Bar Blues progressions used in this book (the chord progression for Watermelon Man is a 16 measure progression) into six sections (two measures each) and within each of the six sections created four different phrases or riffs so that the student has a choice of four different phrases to play over every two measures. They can then create a solo based on which phrase they choose for each two measures. By breaking down these phrases to two measures each, he has found that the students have an easier time of learning to improvise than by trying to transcribe a whole solo from an audio recording or leaving them to their own devices in trying to play a solo based on the Blues scale or other related scales. Each of the ten examples are based on common Jazz/Blues chord progressions from Jazz songs such as 'Watermelon Man', 'Blue Monk', 'Tenor Madness', 'Route 66', 'Blue Trane', 'Bag's Groove' starting off with basic I-IV-V chords and increasing in complexity throughout the book. There are over 200 phrases/riffs to choose from that can be learned and applied to many types of jazz songs. The Bluesier Side of Jazz by Andrew D. Gordon was inspired by the Piano students he teaches at Shepherd University School of Music in Los Angeles and is dedicated to those students: Jungwon, Yumiko, Yoko, Eunice, Sooji, Hae Ji and Ok Kyu. As with many students that come from a classical background (including himself) it is a difficult transition to learn to play Blues & Jazz. When a musician improvises they usually play a variety of riffs or phrases that they have developed and learnt over a period of time and can access these phrases instantaneously whatever key they are playing in to create a seamless improvised solo from the phrases they havelearnt. Andrew's idea for this book is to create phrases or riffs over two measures of various Blues progressions. He sub-divided each of the 12 Bar Blues progressions used in this book (the chord progression for Watermelon Man is a 16 measure progression) into six sections (two measures each) and within each of the six sections created four different phrases or riffs so that the student has a choice of four different phrases to play over every two measures. They can then create a solo based on which phrase they choose for each two measures. By breaking down these phrases to two measures each, he has found that the students have an easier time of learning to improvise than by trying to transcribe a whole solo from an audio recording or leaving them to their own devices in trying to play a solo based on the Blues scale or other related scales. Each of the ten examples are based on common Jazz/Blues chord progressions from Jazz songs such as 'Watermelon Man', 'Blue Monk', 'Tenor Madness', 'Route 66', 'Blue Trane', 'Bag's Groove' starting off with basic I-IV-V chords and increasing in complexity throughout the book. There are over 200 phrases/riffs to choose from that can be learned and applied to many types of jazz songs. / Niveau : 3 / Recueil / Piano

Par GORDON ANDREW D.. The Art Of Successful Rhythm Piano/Keyboard Playing by Andrew D. Gordon is for keyboardists and pianists that need a practical approach to playing in various styles such as: blues, rock, jazz, latin, gospel and rhythm and blues, whether accompanying a singer, solo instrumentalist or playing in a band. There are 19 different 36 measure examples showing many great ways of voicing chords and playing various rhythmic patterns. The one hour cassette consists of melody, rhythm Keyboard part, Bass and Drums so that you can hear how the rhythm Keyboard part is played in conjunction with the other instruments. The Art Of Successful Rhythm Piano/Keyboard Playing by Andrew Gordon is for keyboardists and pianists that need a practical approach to play in various styles such as: Blues, Rock, Jazz, Latin, Gospel and Rhythm and Blues, whether accompanying a singer, solo instrumentalist or playing in a band. There are 19 different 36 measure examples showing many great ways of voicing chords and playing various rhythmic patterns. The recording consists of melody, rhythm keyboard part, bass and drums so that you can hear how the rhythm keyboard part is played in conjunction with the other instruments. / Niveau : 3 / Etude / Piano

Par GORDON ANDREW D.. Classic Keyboard Riffs And Rhythms by Andrew D. Gordon consists of 40 short riffs, 4 to 16 measures in length, covering blues, country, funk, gospel, jazz, latin, new age, reggae, R&B and rock styles. This book will help 'spice up' arrangements of songs by incorporating the techniques used for each of the different styles. There is also an analysis giving hints on the best way to use these riffs in your playing. It is also a great tool as a source of improvisational ideas. The 'American Music Teacher' magazine review said ' All in all this is a good book to get to those elusive sounds that make up the contemporary pop style. ' Recorded at normal and slow tempos. Classic Keyboard Riffs And Rhythms by Andrew D. Gordon consists of 40 short riffs, 4 to 16 measures in length, covering blues, country, funk, gospel, jazz, latin, new age, reggae, R&B and rock styles. This book will help 'spice up' arrangements of songs by incorporating the techniques used for each of the different styles. There is also an analysis giving hints on the best way to use these riffs in your playing. It is also a great tool as a source of improvisational ideas. The 'American Music Teacher' magazine review said ' All in all this is a good book to get to those elusive sounds that make up the contemporary pop style. 'Recorded at normal and slow tempos. / Niveau : 3 / Etudes et exercices / Etude / Piano ou Clavier

Par GORDON ANDREW D.. Country Riffs For Piano and Keyboards by Andrew D. Gordon is a book with 45 examples showing how to play professional sounding country, western swing, bluegrass, honky tonk, blues, country rock and country pop styles. Learn to play fills or riffs to such country favorites as: Rocky Top, San Antonio Rose, On The Road Again, Desperado, Sweet Home Alabama, Orange Blossom Special etc. Country Riffs for Piano and Keyboards by Andrew D. Gordon is a book with 45 examples showing how to play professional sounding Country, Western Swing, Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, Blues, Country Rock and Country Pop styles. Learn to play fills or riffs to such Country favorites as: Rocky Top, San Antonio Rose, On The Road Again, Desperado, Sweet Home Alabama, Orange Blossom Special etc. The audio files are recorded with piano left hand on the left stereo channel and the piano right hand on the right stereo channel along with rhythm accompaniment of bass, drums, organ and either violin, banjo, guitar or accordion depending on the track. Allthe 45 examples are recorded with the accompaniment on their own and many of the examples are recorded a third time at a slowed down tempo. The Nashville Numbering System is also explained and how it is used in playing Country music./ Recueil / Piano ou Clavier

The Blues Play-A-Long and Solos Collection For Piano/Keyboards by Andrew D. Gordon consists of 30 12 bar blues play-a-long backing tracks created in various Blues styles, keys and tempos such as: Funky Blues, Boogie Blues, Jazz Blues, Minor Blues, Country Blues, Latin Blues, Old Time Jazz Blues, Jazz Swing Blues, Classic Blues Rock, Soulful Blues, Slow Blues and many more. Each of the 30 play-a-long tracks has been recorded with 12 choruses of the 12 bar blues progression giving you ample time to practice soloing techniques totaling over 3 hours of music. The inside front cover of the book gives a link to download the free audio files for the bookThe 30 Blues styles contains 3 solo improvisational melody lines each of which are 12 measures in length, ranging from a basic solo and increasing in skill level designed for musicians/music students of all levels totaling 90 solos. Also, there is a rhythm keyboard chart so that you can play a rhythm keyboard part for each Blues style. Using this book will help you on your way to becoming a great sounding blues pianist/keyboard player.Blues is the basis of many forms of music and these tracks have been specifically arranged to include styles such as: Jazz, Funk, Folk, Country, Latin, Rock, Gospel, Pop, Boogie, giving you a well-rounded selection of musical styles based on the Blues. / Piano

Un recueil soigneusement groovy de plus de 50 ans les riffs de 12-bar qui couvrent les styles de la gamme complète de Blues de ballades aux Blues Honky-Tonk, funky et jazzy. Chaque riff est accompagnée d'une démonstration des pistes du CD, avec sept pistes de confiture complet 3 minutes à la fin du disque de fournir beaucoup d'improviser des options de la pratique. Il y a une foule de détails stylistiques pour vous aider à capturer les rainures droite - avant que vous le connaissez vous le brouillage et improviser votre propres solos de Blues ! / Piano (Ou Clavier) / 76 pages / niveau : Débutant / Partition Cd

Claude Debussy's Douze Etudes (Twelve Studies) for piano were written during the summer of 1915, a period in the composer's life filled with intense creativity. This scholarly edition, edited by Dr. Stewart Gordon, has been carefully researched from autographs and first editions. Discrepancies between sources are mentioned in footnotes. In prefatory matter, Dr. Gordon discusses Debussy's playing, pedaling considerations, and articulation issues. Also provided are detailed analyses of each study's structure, a chart of metronome marks corresponding with recorded performances of the Etudes by famous pianists, and a glossary of the French terms used throughout the Etudes. Additionally, valuable performance recommendations, helpful fingering, and pedaling suggestions are offered in this comprehensive edition. / Piano

The three movements of Op. 81a are entitled 'The Departure,' 'The Absence,' and 'The Return,' dedicated to the Archduke Rudolf, an excellent pianist, friend, and patron of the composer. Rudolf's departure was part of an evacuation plan for Viennese aristocracy to escape the imminent occupation of Vienna by Napoleon's armies. An autograph of the first movement believed to have been presented to the Archduke Rudolf in 1809 is in the collection of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna. Dr. Stewart Gordon's editions of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas provide the key to a stylistic performance. Thorough research of the earliest available sources has enabled Dr. Gordon to produce the most accurate reflection of the composer's intent. Each sonata contains helpful fingering suggestions and performance recommendations. / Piano

If you're a jazz singer or instrumentalist and don't already have basic skills in jazz piano: now is the time! Piano skills are the gateway to understanding chords and progressions, checking lead sheets for accuracy, learning new tunes, arranging, writing your own tunes, becoming a better improviser and so on. This book outlines an easy step-by-step process that makes learning basic jazz piano easy and fun! A Foggy Day (In London Town) George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) A Time for Love (from An American Dream) Paul Francis Webster (lyricist); Johnny Mandel (composer) Ain't Misbehavin' (from Ain't Misbehavin') Fats Waller (composer); Andy Razaf (lyricist); Harry Brooks (composer) Alone Together Arthur Schwartz (composer); Howard Dietz (lyricist) Blues in the Night Harold Arlen (composer); Johnny Mercer (lyricist) East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) Brooks Bowman (composer) Embraceable You (from Girl Crazy) George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) Emily Johnny Mandel (composer); Johnny Mercer (lyricist) Gentle Rain Luiz Bonfa (composer); Matt Dubey (lyricist) I Got Rhythm George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) It Never Entered My Mind (from Higher and Higher) Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer) My Funny Valentine (from Babes in Arms) Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer) Prelude to a Kiss Irving Gordon (lyricist); Duke Ellington (composer); Irving Mills (lyricist) Secret Love (from Calamity Jane) Paul Francis Webster (lyricist); Sammy Fain (composer) Since I Fell for You Buddy Johnson (composer) The Lady Is a Tramp (from Babes in Arms) Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer) The Shadow of Your Smile (from The Sandpiper) Paul Francis Webster (lyricist); Johnny Mandel (composer) What Is This Thing Called Love' (from Wake Up and Dream) Cole Porter (composer) You Go to My Head Haven Gillespie (lyricist); J. Fred Coots (composer) You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (from Something to Shout About) Cole Porter (composer)

Auteurs de renommée internationale, musiciens et artistes, Frank Villafranca et Andrew D. Gordon de la Super Groovers ont composé une collection de rainures et mélodies dans le Genre de Jazz lisse, créant un jazz supplémentaire passionnante étudient série pour débutant, intermédiaires et avancés étudiants jazz et musiciens. Après la sortie de leur premier CD ' Supergroovin ', qui a reçu airplay vaste monde, ils ont reconnu le besoin dans l'édition entreprise pour une série de livres sur l'improvisation contemporaine au sein du genre ' Smooth Jazz ' de la musique. Andrew composé et enregistré toutes les traces de rythme utilisés dans ce livre. À leur avis, les mélodies étaient tellement accrocheurs, ils ne pouvaient pas résister à les développer dans des chansons terminées. Connexion Mainline, Villefranche-sur-Mer et vous êtes le seulement une seule dans ma vie, sont quelques exemples figurent sur leur deuxième CD, connexion Mainline. Le smooth jazz des rainures dans cette fonctionnalité de livre de 50 page une variété de styles de section rythmique contemporaine y compris RandB, Jazz, Funk, Top 40, Roc... / Piano (Ou Clavier)